Andrew Gallo Sentenced to 51 Years-to-Life
by 3rd Echelon on Dec 22, 2010 11:22 AM PST
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PrintAndrew Gallo, the driver who killed Angels’ pitcher Nick Adenhart has been sentenced to 51 years-to-life in prison. In addition to Adenhart, Gallo killed Adenhart’s friends Courtney Frances Stewart and Henry Pearson and critically injured a fourth victim, Jon Wilhite.
I’m not sure how sentencing goes in California, but in jurisdictions I’m familiar with, when you get an "X-years-to-life" sentence, you have to serve at least the X-years part. It’s when you’re merely given a term of years (e.g. "51 years") that earlier parole is available. I’ll update how it will work in Gallo’s case when I can track it down.
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In California...
He could be eligible for parole in 26 years.
My wife is well-versed in sentencing
She says 80 percent for serious felonies, 85 percent for violent felonies.
why does the title say
“Nick Gallo”? his name was Andrew
either way, STOKED on the decision
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN
How strange. My bad...
I knew his last name was Gallo, but I was thinking of Nick I guess when I wrote that.
God needed a starter. RIP #34
by 3rd Echelon on Dec 22, 2010 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
thats what I figured
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN
by 2pintsofbooze on Dec 22, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
But will he be eligible for parole from the sodomy he'll be receiving?
the horror ............... the horror .......... the horror
I predict....
He will be moved to a far north prison, where the Orange County car is smaller.
That is only if there is not some sort of bottom-feeder status for drunk driving killers.
If there is, Gallo’s life expectency drops severely. We are talking weeks.
"Wastin away again in Minor-Leaguer-Ville..."
we could leak that he's a child molestor...that should do the trick
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 22, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
Since Gallo was convicted and sentenced for 2nd Degree Murder,
he should have to serve at least 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
Murder is a violent offense
So you may be right, but in the case of indefinite term lifers, except 3rd strikers, they tend to become eligible at 50% of their sentence. Most lifers, except 3rd strikers, are in there for murder. The GOOD news is, with that L on his jacket( the life sentence), he’s not likely to ever be paroled. California doesn’t like letting lifers out.
I use to drink and drive all the time
When this happen it really hit home.. and ive swore never to do it again.. what a fucking tragedy
by wheres_bourjos_at on Dec 22, 2010 12:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Glad some good came of it, then.
Got 2 drunk drivers off the streets.
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
by Clutch on Dec 22, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
What can you say...
We have ALL fucked up in life. Some of us have gotten second chances. This guy royally fucked up and will have to live with a series of bad decisions he made.
This is the kind of society that we have all decided we want to live in. Not one that is rewarded with blood for blood. Understanding that this wrong cannot be undone, we can only make the man live with himself and call it justice.
The benefit to society is in reminding us all that bad decisions often carry consequences and that if someone else’s terrible behavior is visited upon us that the system hopefully works to address it all as best it can.
by Rev Halofan on Dec 22, 2010 12:17 PM PST reply actions 8 recs
Good post.
The way I look at it is, he owes society three lives. That’s a debt he can never re-pay. It’s really such a tragedy, the guy was out celebrating and his irresponsibility resulted in 3 deaths and a young man being disabled. I’m willing to bet a LOT of us on here have drank and drove before. Hopefully, Andrew Gallo’s life will serve as a lesson to the rest of us. If his sentencing leads others to think twice before getting behind the wheel drunk, then maybe it has also saved lives. As someone who lost a loved one to a drunk driver I have to say….that would a lesson well learned.
Im all for second chances....
but this is his third chance. Not only has he had previous alcohol-related arrests (including another DUI), but dude fled the scene of the accident. Sure he has to deal with it for the rest of his life, but so do all those that were close to the victims as well as John Wilhite’s perminent injuries. Hope this guy has fun in prison.
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 22, 2010 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
Yep. F*** him and the minivan he rode in on.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
by red floyd on Dec 22, 2010 3:47 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Good perspective
The press background on Mr. Gallo reflects someone who screwed up “royally” multiple times over a multi-year period. When he was held to account prior to taking the lives of Courtney, Henry and Nick, his subsequent actions reflect someone who either did not care or failed to take responsibility and change his behaviors.
He was held accountable in a manner that assess his ability to change as immaterial. He is losing his freedom and will be held in a cage likely for the rest of his life. He probably would prefer a death sentence than being in prison for decades to come. He is now institutionalized and who cares if he changes or not. He made his choices and now must live with the consequences. It’s unfortunate that our tax dollars will be funding his existance.
The familes of the deceased have my sorrow and empathy. Mr. Gallo deserves nothing of the sort.
In the words of Bradley Nowell
They locked him up and threw away the key.
Well, I can’t take pity on men of his kind,
even though he now takes it in the behind.
Any time you think you have the game conquered the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose.
Mike Schmidt
Im glad this is the end of it. I want to put this away in the back of my brain and not think of it as much as possible.
RIP buddy.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
I was covering the sentencing today
Breakdown is this: He got 15 years to life for each second degree murder to be served consecutively (45 years minimum) then 3 years for the great bodily injury to Wilhite and 3 more years for the hit and run.
It was a pretty emotional scene. Most of the family members spoke at the sentencing, including Gallo’s. The Adenhart family submitted a letter that was read by an attorney.
Gallo apologized to the families in his statement. He knew he was getting the maximum. He asked for forgiveness. His attorney said some pretty inflammatory things. I will have more here: http://www.sgvtribune.com/ci_16919732
Of course she did.
I’d like to think she was just doing her job, but some of the things she’s done on his behalf are just despicable.
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
Which acts were so despicable beyond what any other defense attorney doing due diligence would have done?
by HaloFanInDC on Dec 22, 2010 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well
The ones I’m thinking of were mostly initiated by Gallo’s previous attorney Randall T. Longwith—trying to bring in the evidence that Stewart had some amounts of alcohol in her system even though it was clearly legally inadmissible. Frivolous arguments about him not having the requisite intent, which would possibly be a colorable argument if not for the fact that the CA Supreme Court has already ruled on same, making it frivolous. And then continuing to “say[] inflammatory things” even after the sentencing. It’s just been delay delay delay accuse accuse accuse, which I guess is what a lot of criminal defense lawyers do but doesn’t make it any better.
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
She's a professional liar
i hope she sleeps well tonight knowing that she is a bottom feeder.
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 22, 2010 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure she will sleep well
Knowing she did the best she could in a crappy situation where she never had a chance at winning, yet still provided quality legal service in defense of her client.
I hope you never need a defense attorney if this is your stereotypical view of what defense lawyers do. Or if you do get one, you’ll receive one who doesn’t do everything in his or her power to keep you out of prison or paying some massive claim. You can just end up as one of the many who end up serving a punishment they didn’t deserve because they weren’t willing to put in the time or effort for an ungrateful client like you.
by HaloFanInDC on Dec 22, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
i hope i never need a defense attorney either
but you will be the first one that I call if i do. nonetheless, it is “crappy situation” that she makes her living off of. I understand that she is supposed to do her job and do it well. Whatever case she presents…great….that’s the beauty of this country and the right to a fair and speedy trial. I think it was her quotes at the end of the conviction….calling it “tragic” and a miscarriage of justice." Crap like THAT forms stereotypes.
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 22, 2010 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
oops didnt finish my thought....
it was her quotes at the end of the conviction that tick me off….not the fact that she was doing her job.
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 22, 2010 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
absolutely part of her job
in a case with this amount of publicity, she can’t just shake her head and say, “sad.”
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
Fine
Say something….but a “miscarriage of justice”? Really? This was anything BUT injustice.
And “tragic”? How abou the 3 people who lost their lives? I’d call that pretty goddam tragic? So in retrospect, yes, maybe she should have said “sad”.
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 22, 2010 7:15 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
the appeals are still at issue
her job is to advocate with as much reason and passion as possible. Without her seemingly inane comments, there would be nothing said at all. You;d be surprised at how many people out there, including an appellate judge or two, might be saying “but fo the grace of God go I.” It may be that sentiment that drives her over the top comments.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
Being a defense attorney
is a choice like any other job. It does not annoint the person doing it a special dispensation to put their humanity or moral fiber on hold. doing so for a job is a choice and nothing more. If they choose to take on a client like this then they are going to carry a responsibility for that clients further actions in life if they should win. Sometimes you just have to say no, I’m not going to go to bat for a murderer. If there is real doubt, then yes it is for a noble purpose. In this case doubt was not an issue
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
wait...are you implying that no one should be a defense attorney?
and if everyone says no, what then would you propose? No trials? or perhaps you would propose that the attorney go through the motions and, unethically, not do her job? There is a reason I am not a defense attorney, I do not have the stomach or the heart for it. But as long as the defense is legally ethical, I have a great deal of admiration for those who do this. I find you suggestions untenable, and I think if you pull the emotion out of it, you would too.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
I believe i covered that
when I said if there is real doubt. it could be a noble cause. I also did not say no one should be, I just said it does not remove all responsibility from your hands
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
You are a much smarter man than I
To know, with a certainty, whether there is “real doubt” before an exposition of the facts in a trial guaranteed by the Constitution is a real talent.
Even the scum get a fair trial, and that means a vigorous defense. That’s what makes us different than countries like China, who routinely execute those who might embarrass the state and charge the families for the bullet.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
I'm smaller, but Im not the one who resorted to insults
You can insult me all day if that helps you sleep. I on the other hand sleep perfectly well. On last point, you respect the US constitution, but you seem to disregard the free speach part. Now, go on putting words in my mouth that I never said. It shows how good an attorney you really are
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
You know what,
I retract that. I do feel misunderstood but I don’t want a hostile fight over it. I do get what you are saying. point made.
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
I did not mean to insult
it’s just this awful thing provokes emotional outbursts that do not always make sense and, for me, makes the situation worse.
Having said that, it might actually make me sleep better, thanks.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
Agreed
I think this topic strikes a nerve in everyone. Didn’t mean to spark it.
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 22, 2010 8:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
good conversation
here is my two cents:
would you rather live in a country that allows people like this lawyer to do her job or a country that does not?
by Rev Halofan on Dec 23, 2010 12:24 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Absolutely
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 23, 2010 7:38 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Oops haha
I meant to say absolutely not. It’s great she can do her job and has that right… But I don’t have to like it :)
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 23, 2010 8:32 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
The other roll of a defense attorney
is to make sure that their client does not get over punished. The guilt may be assured and not in doubt, but without defense attorneys, we would sill be hanging horse thieves.
I think most of us are for defendants getting a fair trial, no question.
What I don’t like;
1) Defense attorneys that go way over the top to defend clients, and that are then actually celebrated for their acts, like Johnny Cochran. He isn’t even that great of an attorney. He just knows how to use the race card.
2) Buying justice, or in the case of OJ, injustice.
3) Manufacturing outright lies to help a client avoid prosecution, as with Leslie Abramson in the Menendez Brothers trials.
4) The flip side of these also disgusts me, as when out of control district attorneys prosecute and win on the flimsiest of evidence, like the Duke La Crosse players. I was so glad when their (the Duke La Crosse players) prosecutor (Michael Nifong) was disbarred.
Glad this is done.
Now we wait to see what the CA Supreme Court does with the appeals. Has that been resolved yet? Can’t imagine it will hold much water.
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
I once hated him, then pitied him and am now looking forward to just forgetting him.
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Dec 22, 2010 2:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions
My path as well.
Yet anguished by the knowledge that the families will never, in this life, be afforded the mental luxury of forgetfulness.
"That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball." ~Bill Veeck
drunk drivers, especially repeaters, do not deserve pity
i have never driven even the slightest bit buzzed and i will never treat a drunk driver as someone who “made a mistake.” a mistake is putting your old phone number on a registration card. drinking and getting behind the wheel of a vehicle repeatedly is murder.
i am not mad anymore, because it’s not my place. that’s up to the parents. something as sad as losing three innocent human beings is far worse than losing a starting pitcher, even one as good as nick was.
mostly i’m just glad the roads won’t have this guy on them for at least a few decades.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel
by Kernel on Dec 22, 2010 4:16 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
51 years is a bit steep if you ask me, I feel his pain.
by Follow your Dreams on Dec 22, 2010 5:23 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Fuck you. Fuck you to hell and back.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Dec 22, 2010 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 8 recs
what she said.....and have a giant rally rat stuck up your ass on your way
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
WOW, that's un-opiejeanne like.
Ouch, my ears are ringing with all the swears. Still, +1
the horror ............... the horror .......... the horror
Hahaha!
I have used my F-bombs during games. You just think cuz I’m 60 that I’m a sweet old lady.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Well, yeahhhhhhhhh!
Absent Leona Helmsley and Marge Schott, aren’t all 60-plus yr old ladies sweet?
the horror ............... the horror .......... the horror
I loved the NPR "Muffin" sketch when she was on SNL.
That was possibly the filthiest thing I have ever heard on the commercial airwaves.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
let me know if you can't find it
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
that was one of the best SNLs in a long frickin time!
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
When you get the shit flamed out of you here for this
Do NOT go out and drink it off, dumbass.
"That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball." ~Bill Veeck
Take it up with the legislature.
Or elect legislators who you think will sympathize with this misguided sentiment.
It’s fair. Notwithstanding that I agree with Gallo’s sentence and think he should have gotten more, this is what our democratically-elected representatives decided was fair, and it is not unconstitutional. Therefore, it’s fair.
Or, to edit: 51 years is a little light if you ask me, I feel the victims’ families’ pain.
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
by Clutch on Dec 22, 2010 7:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes!
Was that a Tombstone quote? Whyyyyy Johnny Ringo, you look as though someone just walked all over your grave.
"I know Lackey...let's have a spelling contest."
by autry's cowboys on Dec 22, 2010 8:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Muahaha
We have a Winner!
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
by ArchAngel_7 on Dec 22, 2010 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
thoughts and prayers go out to all the families involved. i think of gallo...
and he could easily be a cousin of mine who come from good families, have screwed up royally, so many people have repeatedly try to help them but their family can be full of as much sadness as the victims. sadness because their loved one is going to jail for what essentially could be the rest of their life and sadness and guilt because someone who is your flesh and blood is responsible for the loss of another families loved ones. the gallo family who could be very good decent people but have a loser in their family tree will always have guilt wondering if they could have done something different to make a difference in his life but in the end he fucked it all up.
I cannot say that I understand how he feels
I cannot say I have never in my life gotten behind the wheel when I shouldn’t have
I cannot say that I am not sympathetic to his family
I cannot say that this tragedy was not magnified by the fact that a known celebrity was a victim
I can say that, had I made all of those terrible choices that led to this, I would not have pled innocent. doing so only insulted the victims and their memory. Sometimes you have man up and admit you fucked up. Mr Gallo only made it worse with his defense
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
I can't speak for you
but i know plenty of people who drive with some alcohol in them, but they don’t book it 100 plus in fullerton down orangethorpe.
Gallo’s problems are more than alcohol related. There’s a bigger issue here than “drunk driving” , rather its the sociopath who happened to be drunk behind a wheel.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Dec 22, 2010 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
Granted that he's a sociopath,
but some of us have never, ever driven with “some alcohol” in us. Never. That’s what Designated Drivers are for. It’s usually me even though I like to have fun. New Year’s Eve is the one night that I let someone else who is sober drive me home.
I was on a jury for a DUI trial a couple of years ago, but I have always been like that. I’ve lost friends and one family member to drunk driving, the friends due to their own drinking, my uncle due to a drunk driver.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Dec 23, 2010 12:24 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I admit I have when I was young, dumb & stupid
now, I always limit myself to one drink and 2-3 hrs before I even think of getting in a car.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
Damn, screwed that up, but I hope I made my meaning clear.
He should have pled guilty
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
Well there are many many colorful things I would like to say to Mr Gallo.........
but he got whats coming to him I suppose………..time to move on.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Dec 22, 2010 8:18 PM PST reply actions
If you don't grieve a little for everyone involved...
maybe you should turn in your membership card to this thing I call humanity. A bunch of kids full of hope and promise loose their lives because a selfish guy with a drinking problem makes yet another awful decision in his life and gets behind the wheel. I just thank God that it didn’t happen to me 25 years ago as I drank and drove often back then. During the 80’s I had a close relative of mine who drove drunk and he killed a pregnant mom in the process. He went to prison and even though we stilled cared about him we had to acknowledge that he deserved to punished…not just so that he would learn a lesson but that others would know not make the same mistake. Life is about decisions and consequences, I’ve talked with homeless people who’s upbringing and backgrounds are eerily close to my own. Somewhere along the line the made a choice or had circumstance that forever changed their path in life. As for me I believe that Gallo got what he was due but it doesn’t make me happy nor will it bring anyone back and I only hope that perhaps someone will remember to call a cab next time because of this tragedy.
He deserved it.
Gallo that is. I mean, he’s been convicted of driving drunk before, was not allowed to drive legally due to probation, and above all, hit and run. That’d 3 strikes. Clearly Gallo simply didn’t give a fuck prior to the accident. Glad he’ll be off the roads.
However, one thing I must say is, I don’t think the sentence would have been as severe had it been a reverse role. Say if Lindsy Lohan killed 3 people while driving drunk. Lohan would probably get 10 years tops…probably parole after 3. I only wish all drunk drivers received “justice.”
He better hope bubba is not a Angels fan
Vote Napoli and Hunter for the 2012 election
by M.Napoli For President in 2012 on Dec 23, 2010 2:06 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Dave suspects that he'll be sent to a prison in another fanbase, like San Quentin.
He bases that on absolutely nothing other than prejudice against murderers.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
I've boycotted Gallo wine and now only drink Inglenook.
But never do I get behind the wheel after drinking it.
I love this team.
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